Name: Quality Inn Frontier at U.S. Hwy 30
Address: 2300 Lincoln Way, Clinton, 52732, US

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Sandy

Rooms, filthy, stuck, not sure what was on walls. Tried to show us 2 other rooms to stay, all in horrible shape and not clean. They should never been rented out

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Robin

Do Not stay here. From the moment you walk in the hotel is dirty. It appears they may be doing some repairs but honestly it’s hard to tell. The carpet on the stairs is ripped. You can smell the dirt of the carpet.
Breakfast was supposed to be included. The coffee was out order. There was a waffle griddle but no batter. There was a chaffing dish that was not being used. There was some cereal and a partially used gallon of milk in the little refrigerator. Someone else asked about breakfast the employee brought out a rubbermaid container with food in it.
The furniture looks second hand. No lights connected to light switch. No charging or plugs anywhere.
I know this was a budget hotel however this does not even meet a minimum standard. Quality Inn, Choice Hotels and Expedia should be ashamed to have their names connected with this establishment.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Nicholas

Ac wasn’t working floor was coming bathroom floor wasn’t finished be remodeled tv didn’t work

2/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Sherri

We checked out immediately upon seeing the room and property as a whole. The room had stained old carpet and smelled horrible. Loud construction in the back of property. Curtains did not cover entire window but covered the a/c. The whole place was a dump.

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

Julio

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4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Linda

The hotel is under construction (as of July 2026). From the outside it looks abandoned. Our room had stained carpet, exposed wires, and loose tiles. The continental breakfast had a broken coffee and juice machine.
The staff were friendly, but that’s about all this place had going for it.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Amy

The room was dirty so I asked for another room. That one was cleaner but not great. If I wasn’t so tired I would have left and went elsewhere. This is the first time I experienced this.

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

Ryan

Room was not clean - stains on the comforter, cigarette holes in one of the blankets, though they claimed to be a smoke free facility. Used bar of soap in the bathroom and holes all over the carpet. Night stand was sticky and visible dirty.

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2026

Jeremy

Everything about this property was substandard. The public restroom a check-in was filthy. Our room was very hard to find and the parking lot was blocked by a truck that was removing a large tree. Our room was hot, and the AC was not on. The floor was sticky and dirty. The AC ducts were blocked by heavy curtains. The only way to unblock them was to open the curtains wide, which exposed our room to the outside. After being thoroughly disappointed, we chose to leave the property, even though our money was not refundable. Unless changes are made at this property, that is drastic changes, I would highly discourage anyone from staying there.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Austin

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Family

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Jean

Rooms need a good cleaning. Walls need a coat of paint and hardware needs to be fixed. Our bathrooms electrical plugs did not work so therefore no blow dryer. The rugs are so dirty that your socks are black from walking on them. The doors safety latch was broken off. This motel is in bad need of a good cleaning and updating.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Andrew

It was as good as it really gets for a 2 star and for under $100 when I stayed the 1 night.

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2026

Robert

There was mold, rust, nothing was clean at all. Sheets had stains. The sink moved and was dirty. We requested to move due to these issues and were accomodated but found the same maybe slightly cleaner. This made me question why we got a dirtier one first. Seems the owning family lives and works there so I'm sure the only decent rooms are theirs. Breakfast was not worth even offering and not refilled so if you dont come right away you will not get what little they do offer. Waffle maker broken. They're currently under some sort of renovation. I truly considered leaving and even calling the health dept with the amount of mold present but as a non resident travelling with our child for my husbands job it was inconvenient to do any of that. In VA quality inns are NOTHING like this so maybe the area orrrr it was trash when they bought it but WOW. Definitely got what we paid for but had already drove 15+ hours and genuinely just did not feel like switching hotels but id advise avoiding this location unless you absolutely have no other choice or the renovations are done. We cleaned both rooms pictures are shown even the rolling chair at the desk made the wash cloth brown we had to use all the towels they gave in the room to clean it well enough.

Business Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Tricia

Booked thru Expedia at right under $200/2 nights. Check-in-went very smooth. The first room was dirty & this type of neglect is on purpose; to allow anyone but a cleaner to enter it, was offensive. There were spiders in the bathtub, questionable stains on pillow cases, walls, and curtains, dirt/dust gathered throughout. The beds were very much soiled, can’t remember if they had mattress covers. Very nice bedside lights, with addtl light for night reading (good idea), if you could muster the guts to sleep in the room. The FD staff did switch our room and apologized. The 2nd room was better; however, curtains were tattered and not hanging properly, window didn’t lock (ground floor), water pressure seemed low but could be that a new shower head is needed? The floor in the bathroom was also very dirt, beyond needing hot water/soap/bleach. I covered it with towels. They have these long mirrors that would be nice if they were cleaned properly. The beds were actually comfortable. The air/heat did work. TV, microwave, and fridge worked but freezer needs to be defrosted, so wasn’t able to use it. The breakfast was fair: waffles, bagels, muffins, sausage gravy and biscuits, sausages, potatoes (not all on same day but was hot and had flavor when served), coffee, juices. My late check-out request was extended 30 addtl minutes without issues/charge. Would I stay again? No, ONLY bc rooms are dirty, staff seemed professional/pleasant, bed comfortable, food fair, parking lot acceptable

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Ron

Nothing leftfor breakfast! Room had carpet stains, but was clean enough and bathroom was clean. I would not stay here again!

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Anne

Very kind staff at front desk

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Jan 2026

Cyle

Bed had stains and bathroom wall cracked, poor maintenance jobs

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2025

Steve

They are rennovating so things like plumbing and smells can be expected. Staff was great and gave us a different room when the tub drain backed up with yuck.
All in all we enjoyed our time there and would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Sep 2025

Gary

I would not stay at this facility again nor would I recommend it to anyone I know. First, I noticed that when entering the wing that my room was on, there’s definitely a need for some TLC. My room in particular had a very musty smell that was very irritating. Another thing that really bothered me was in the parking lot, there were three broke down vehicles with flat tires and at other times I saw two other guests (I assume) that had the hoods of their cars open and we’re working on their vehicles in the parking.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Sep 2025

Leo

Night staff woke me at 2 am to ask if I was checking in. I was asleep in the motel. Then asked what room I was in. Awful!

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2025

Hank

Run down Boogie motel

This place is just stop old rooms needing a lot people drinking in the parking lot , if you need a cheap place to stay NOT for me Thanks

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Twila

Property could use some updates and new carpeting, that being said, always treated well, it’s quiet and clean and the staff are always kind.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Devon

All in all was a really good stay

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Evan

Loved it

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2025

Louis

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4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2025

Robert

Old , was probably great 50 years ago. Paint in rooms is peeling, rugs look decrepit. No laundry facilities for guests. We rode in on motorcycles and were caught in a near monsoon. Staff doesn’t even know if there is a local laundromat nor offered use of their industrial dryer to dry our riding gear.
Many other better choices including other Days Inn in this town

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2025

Martin

Disgusting and dirty dead bugs, the list goes on and on. Staff didnt give a rip about the problems. Totally disgusting.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2025

Liliana

No hot water running, bed bugs and sheets were dirty smelled like sweat. Dusty floor are super dirty no transportation near Lyft will definitely not be around. Unsafe entrance full of broken toilets holes in bathrooms

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2025

David

Not clean or well maintained property

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2025

John

Horrible

Absolutely filthy we looked at the room and immediately left.

Business

2/10

Poor

04 May 2025

Polly

I refused to stay here! The property was totally misrepresented on Expedia! The area outside the entrance was dirty, the lobby was worse. Before I would check in I asked to see the room. The hallways were dirty, there was a huge hot water heater in the hall appeared to be in use and leaking. i opened the door to the room and the smell was overpowering! The carpet was stained and dirty. I left, went to the front desk and told the clerk I would not be staying due to property conditions. I won't be dealing with Expedia again!

Business Pet

2/10

Poor

03 May 2025

jian

This run down hotel got a lot of room available .
New owner brought it open the door right away. They're doing remodel at night which make noises. Lobby smelled like india foods. Not a good choice to stay in this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2025

Harvey

Was decent, but shower didn’t have hot water

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Kristina

Very friendly staff, helpful with travel plans.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Rita

Super comfy beds, great water pressure, wish they served eggs at breakfast though and the room had a bit of a stale smell. Overall good experience.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2025

Rhonda

The room was decent. Needed to continue repairs in the bathroom where it was spackled on the wall. The hot water could have been hotter and wish there was carpet on the floors. Other than that, we had a nice stay and the staff was very friendly and courteous.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2024

joyce

xmas get a way

Room was clean, remote didn't work , needs some updating and paint but breakfast was good and for one night it was a good location.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2024

Tiago

Bedbug

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2024

Charles

the room was fine but the rest was last year dirty. leaves in hallways from last fall. Lobby had to be 100 degrees. Outside was hot but waiting for counter person which took a while. I was sweating terrible. website pictures were very miss leading. I would never stay again.

2/10

Poor

15 Sep 2024

William

It did not look at all like advertised, could not get a refund, exit doors left propped open, no fire or smoke alarms, smelled moldy, carpets filthy, curtains dirty and couldn't close, poor lighting, dirty windows, locks on room doors broken

Business

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2024

Dennis

This facility was great in its day, but it is terribly run down. unless someone takes action to renew this facility, it won't be long and it will have to close its doors. Either business will decline to the point of having no business or the health department will close it. I feel there is an opportunity to correct this situation, but it will have to happen soon.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2024

David

This hotel is very run down.
Has smell all over.
Breakfast was set out one hour LATE.
Just put out biscuits and gravy.
HAD TO GO ELSEWHERE TO GET BREAKFAST.
WOULD NOT RECOMMEND

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Will not stay again or recommend

This hotel is very run down and needs improvements. The value was not good. They charge upwards of $157 per night and this is a $60 room at best. The room itself was seemingly clean although the entrance and hallways spelled awful.

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2024

Michael

Awful! Do NOT stay here. They have us a room with someone else it it. Security cameras were hanging off the walls and they couldn’t serve breakfast due to a private party taking over the dining space. Seriously thought it was a sex party with all the windows covered in black and the clientele walking in. Asked for a refund. They argued about hotels.com had to give it to me and hotels.com stated hotel charges me. Then see hotel DID charge me. I will have to dispute Monday.

2/10

Poor

26 Jun 2024

Joe

Clinton Ia Quality Inn has no quality

Hotel was filthy and run down, pictures on Hotels.com were didn't represent the actual condition of the property. I was shown 3 rooms all were filthy, the last one have several large stains on the carpet and several spills or splashed on the walls. The outside look just as rundown as the inside.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2024

Brenda

Our room smelled like cigarettes. The plug for the hair dryer blew the breaker when I tried to use it. Nice bed though

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2024

Emily E

Is nothing like the photos! Paid 900 for 4 days here. Based off the pictures, totally worth it. Getting there... the carpet has wet spots where standing water has been, there was a new smell each time we walked in, never got clean towels much less someone in our room to clean any of the days, pur blankets/sheets were stained brown at the top due to dirt and lack of attempting to clean them, the room was not much bigger than a cereal box, the ceiling light had two bulbs missing, the entire place looked and gave sketchy vibes. Had we had another option, we would of taken it. Thankfully walmart was across the street because that was our first stop. Clorox wipes, lysol, magic erasers, and microban. We legit cleaned and disinfected our room and bathroom before doing anything. We got an airfreshener for our room to cover the musty cigarette smell.

Please, take it from someone who was throughly upset and unhappy about spending almost 1k on a room, go stay anywhere but here, you'll thank me later, promise.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2024

David

Property was dirty. Have several pictures. Manager did not call me back as requested to discuss. We canceled one of our 2 nights and would like to discuss.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2024

Catherine

Lots of stains in the room all over. Some of the fixtures were not attached properly. The windows are only secured by an old school latch. Lots of rust and floors are grimy. I could go on. The room was overpriced for the quality of the room. Spend the extra money for a different hotel unless you are just looking for a place to lay your head and don’t care about quality. Photos on website are deceiving.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2024

Barbara

The room was clean and fine. There is some construction going on inside so there was a strong chemical smell in the halls and dining area. The breakfast was stale biscuits and sausage gravy. No decaf and no juice. Did have toast, yogurt, pancakes, and regular coffee. Not bad for the money

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Mar 2024

Rhonda

The hotel lobby was dirty and the hallways were littered with debris. When I got to my room I noticed cobwebs hanging in the corners. The beds had big stains on the spreads and I lifted the mattresses and found crumbs and dirt between the mattress and box springs. I was in town on a family emergency and didn't have many options to get a room quickly. As it turned out my family member passed away and I was fortunate enough to leave the hotel before even setting my luggage down. Entire facility gave me an uncomfortable feeling.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2024

Harlan

Good price and location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2024

Bobby

It's a great place to stay at very clean very safe very quiet the workers are very friendly respectful the room was very nice I've stayed here twice now once on New Year's Eve and once yesterday my sister stayed also in a room on New Year's Eve and it was very nice no complaints at all from us would give it a five-star all the way and look forward to staying again there

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2023

Michael

The alarms going off all night I couldn't sleep

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

James

Good

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2023

jerry

Its in a good location for what I need. Get what you pay for. Nice bed and clean.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

Hire someone to clean the rooms!

Room wasn’t cleaned. Dirty towels in the bathroom. Toilet was disgusting, used soap in the tub and sink, no toilet paper, crumbs on most of the countertops and the floor and the bed linens appeared to be dirty. We were too tired to deal with it (and it was late) so we slept on top of the bed in our clothes.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

28 Oct 2023

Stuart

Stains covering the carpet, room needs painting, etc. Would never recommend this to anyone.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 Oct 2023

Angela

The hallway smelled terrible. If the room had the same smell, we wouldn't have been able to stay there. One of the beds had a bunch of dirt or grass on the sheets. Extremely noisy from 4:30am until 6:45am.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Terence

Floors a little sticky

2/10

Poor

24 Sep 2023

Joe

Filthy

Very dirty place!

Self

2/10

Poor

13 Sep 2023

Crystal

Curtain was too small for the window. Shower curtain too small for it also. Dirty bathroom walls. Dirty hallway carpet. Smelled awful

Business

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2023

C

Room smelled like cigarette smoke although it is advertised as smoke free hotel. Carpet was stained with some type of grease. Sheets smelled as if they were not cleaned after previous guest. Window courtains had blood stains. Ice machine not working. Pictures showed a hardwood floor room but was carpet. ADVERTISED AS A 3-STAR HOTEL AND IT IS DEFINITELY NOT A 3-STAR HOTEL!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Aug 2023

Francisco

not much to like old and in need of remodling.
some of the carpeting was very bad.
The front desk personel were good to work with.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2023

Emmett

This is definitely the most DISGUSTING hotel experience I’ve ever seen in my life. TV does not work. Bathroom under renovation. Poor quality furniture. Just a mess! And I paid for this?

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

Hotel is stuck in the 70’s, needs updating badly.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2023

Katarina

*Huge thanks to dannie at the front desk!!*

Dani at the front desk went above and beyond serving up and she was super friendly and prompt and right there to make sure we were properly accommodated every time we called me personally to be completely honest don't really care for the hotel simply because of its geographical location and some of the people that frequent this particular Hotel but after getting the service that I did from her I would most definitely return for another stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

John

Old place, sure, but the inside will surprise you

I knew pulling in the lot at check-in it was an old property, but, the place didn’t smell like old moldy carpet, the room I was placed in was quite surprising. Newer laminate wood flooring, a very decent mattress, and a shower head that works for a taller guy like myself. (Kind of nice to not have to bend down and rinse my hair)
Additionally, breakfast was ready every day at 0600, biscuits and gravy, with cereal options and a waffle maker.

Business

2/10

Poor

02 May 2023

Tony

Needs updated, check in took forever, then key wouldn't work that took about another 20min. Cause person at desk wasn't at the desk. Room was dirty, as a matter of fact the whole motel was dingy and dirty. But it was quiet.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2023

Jennifer

Staff was super friendly at front desk, room smelled like cigarettes.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2023

Jerry

Spacious room and very good breakfast. A real value for the money.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2022

Vicki

Concert getaway

Carpet in room had several stains. Breakfast was ok, coffee was not good. Staff was friendly, but slow to respond when we arrived for check-in.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2022

virgil

Starting to get rundown.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2022

Craig

This property used to be The Frontier Inn, and was a well-regarded, locally-owned motel back in the 1970s through the 90s. At some point it changed hands, and has fallen into disrepair. The aging window air conditioner in my room had caked on white residue and smelled of mold when initially turned on. The main lobby entrance door was damaged and stuck partly open. But most disturbing were the suspicious people hanging out in the parking lot at night, leaving empty beer cans on the ground I would see in the morning. And while the person working the front desk was friendly and did their best to keep things going, the hotel seemed short-staffed, and she had to leave the desk to deal with housekeeping issues that would come up. And because there is a bar off of the main entrance, the front door is always open and the rooms are not secured from that area, so anyone can walk in and roam the hallways. It's a shame this place has fallen into sad state, but whoever owns really needs to invest in the property for it to once again be a nice place to stay.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2022

Kathleen

Property was not clean. Rooms smelled like smoke. Overall dirty. Did not stay!!

Friends_and_family Family